Cross the Gibraltar Straits for a taste of two continents; TELEGRAPH READER HOLIDAYS - visit.THE TREASURES OF MOROCCO AND SOUTHERN SPAIN Eight days departing March 28 and April 1188, 2008. Price from pounds 629. THE sights and sounds of not just two countries, but two different continents, divided by the Pillars of Hercules Pillars of Hercules, ancient mythological name for promontories flanking the east entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. They are usually identified with Gibraltar in Europe and with Mt. Acha at Ceuta in Africa. . The familiar, and the not-so familiar, this holiday has a real mixture of flavours and experiences. The jumping-off place jump·ing-off place n. 1. A beginning point for a journey or venture. 2. A very remote spot. Noun 1. jumping-off place for your journey to northern Africa will be the south coast of Spain, the Costa Del Sol Costa del Sol (kō`stä thĕl sōl`), a strip of coastline, S. Spain, in Andalusia, extending from Motril to Estepona The area has become famous as a Mediterranean coastal resort, and its tourist industry continues to expand. . Our base there is Rincon de la Victoria, a small town on the beach just a few miles east of Malaga. You will have one night there prior to your journey to Morocco, and two nights to mix relaxation and exploring when you return. You will spend four nights in Morocco, with time to appreciate the history, culture and atmosphere of this astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. country. Included in the price: Return flights from Birmingham or Coventry. Return transfers. Seven nights' accommodation, three nights in Rincon de la Victoria, one night in Tangier and three nights in Meknes, Morocco, staying in goodquality hotels, in twin rooms with private facilities. Two included excursions, each with restaurant lunch included, one to Meknes visiting Roman Volubilis and Moulay Idriss, and the other to Fez Fez: see Fès, Morocco. . Return fast ferry crossing between Spain and Morocco. Services of a tour manager. PREFERRED TRAVEL SERVICE ATOL 5 537 |
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